Application Security

- Secure code development, testing and assurance services.

Application security expertise in testing techniques, secure code development, agile deployment, and security planning for uplift programmes.

Learn about the importance of application security and our associated services below.

Application Security

- Secure code development, testing and assurance services.

Application security expertise in testing techniques, secure code development, agile deployment, and security planning for uplift programmes.

Learn about the importance of application security and our associated services below.

What is Application Security and why is it important?

 

Application security is a key part of maintaining and developing your security profile at the application layer. With Firewalls allowing application layer access, applications have to be robust enough to defeat an ever-increasing number of attacks which target poorly coded websites, or obsolete code which allows weak protocols and a host of other application layer attacks.  Security needs to be embedded at all layers and the accessibility of (low skill) automated toolkits can now target any weak applications with numerous exploits.

It starts with secure code development, to ensure that the application itself is hardened against most known exploits and attack techniques. This is a process which can be built into your SDLC and agile delivery processes to ensure that application security remains high for the applications published.

The faster and sooner in the software development process you can find and fix security issues, the safer your enterprise will be. A common coding error could allow unverified inputs, which could then allow an attacker using SQL injection attacks to steal agency data. This is an increasingly important element to software and application design, as hackers increasingly target applications with their attacks.

Successfully introducing security into DevOps requires superior automated testing tools, but also a deep understanding of secure code and how to limit the potential risks associated with an application breach. For example, designing software where the lowest privilege level is needed to achieve a task will subsequently limit the privileges an attacker would gain should they bypass application security.

Secure code development with CANDA experts

Secure coding – and secure code testing – is the practice of writing and testing software that’s protected from vulnerabilities.

As developers face increasing pressure to deliver software more quickly, security can often take a backseat to meeting build deadlines. The team at CANDA are experts in frameworks used for secure application development, complemented by our deep and experienced understanding of wider ICT security issues.

The benefit of engaging CANDA for your application security needs is in our wealth of application uplift engagements within both waterfall and agile delivery frameworks. Our team can assist in the planning for uplift or re-development programmes and develop security frameworks which ensure continued delivery with challenging timeframes, while also providing adequate assurance of code security.

Contact CANDA today to discuss our Application Security services

 

Our experienced team at CANDA are experts in everything ICT-Security & Risk related, and can provide a range of services to ensure your agency meets NZISM requirements, including secure application development and code testing throughout your organisation’s SDLC.

As New Zealand’s trusted and impartial experts on leading security for application re-development or uplift programmes, we can help in resolving your application security and risk concerns.

Contact CANDA today to speak to one of our team and learn more about how we can help.

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